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The Best School Year Ever

By: Barbara Robinson
Narrated by: Elaine Stritch
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Buckle up for a wild ride involving a missing gerbil, a crazy cat, and a tattooed baby that will have readers of all ages laughing!

This hilarious novel stars the Herdmans, the worst kids in the world, who made their first appearance in author Barbara Robinson's classic The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

In The Best School Year Ever, Imogene, Claude, Ralph, Leroy, Ollie, and Gladys Herdman haven’t changed a bit. They still set things on fire and knock the other kids black and blue.

One day the teachers ask all the students to think of compliments for their classmates, and Beth Bradley picks Imogene Herdman’s name. At first, Beth can’t think of anything good, but soon she begins to see Imogene in a new light.

Maybe behind all of the outrageous pranks, there is something good about the Herdmans?

 Humorous Fiction Growing Up Literature & Fiction Funny Witty Comedy Fiction Growing Up & Facts of Life Social & Life Skills
Hilarious Story • Engaging Plot • Wonderful Gravelly Voice • Spirited Children • Lighthearted Humor

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What made the experience of listening to The Best School Year Ever the most enjoyable?

The Herdman's are back with this fun, hilarious classic about very spirited children coming to your school. It's like Amelia Bedelia for third and fourth graders. Their antics leave you laughing!

What about Elaine Stritch’s performance did you like?

Easy to listen too. Miss Stitch's voice is clear and full of merriment just like the Herdmans.

Any additional comments?

You must listen to at least one Herdman book before you die. Though written for third and fourth graders, add this to your bucket list!

Awesome and fun listen!

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What a charming and funny story filled with redemption and perspective. Enjoyed every minute. The reader is wonderful! Excellent choice.

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The person how narrated is so amazing it is such a good book I have listened to this story at least 5 times and I have heard all of the books they mare amazing to but this one is the best

Amazingly narrated

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Really funny and great narration. We laughed out loud many times. Wish the author had written more books. The Best Christmas pageant ever is also wonderful

Great listen with kids

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I love the Herdmans! The Best School Year Ever by Barbara Robinson is so very funny and light-hearted. Perfect for relaxing. Very well -narrated.

I Love the Herdmans!!

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